ALL NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS: GENERAL STATUS OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES WHEN VISITING PARKS
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 2:15pm |
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The trails inside the state park are open, however, the portions of the following trails that are in the surrounding Pisgah National Forest are still closed: Black Mountain Crest Trail, Mount Mitchell Trail, and the Buncombe Horse Trail. Please refer to the park map to see where the park boundaries are. You may still hike from Mount Mitchell to Mount Craig and as far as Cattail Peak.
Restrooms are open.
The campground inside the park is open as of May 22. Reservations required; no walk-ins permitted. Reserve online or by calling 1-877-722-6762. There is no check-in at the office. Please go straight to your campsite. No firewood is available for sale. Please bring your own kiln-dried firewood.
The following facilities remain closed:
- The Observation Tower
- Restaurant
- Gift Shop and Concessions
- Museum
- Park Office
With social distancing practices in place, it may be necessary to close the park gate during the day if overcrowding becomes a problem.
Please check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly.
To check Blue Ridge Parkway road closures, please visit their website.
Last updated on: Saturday, May 23, 2020
Contact the park
828-675-4611
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
Restaurant
828-675-1888
Address
Park office
2388 N.C. 128
Burnsville, NC 28714
GPS: 35.7528, -82.2737
Hours
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- November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- From May 9 to May 22, 2020, the park will close at sunset.
- September to October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to March:
8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; closed on weekends
- April to October:
8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- The park office is currently closed until further notice.
- Closed Christmas Day
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- May to October:
10:00am to 6:00pm
- The museum is currently closed until further notice.
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- May 3 to August 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- September 1 to October 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- The restaurant is currently closed all year for renovations.
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- May 24 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
- The concession stand and gift shop are currently closed until further notice.
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- July 1 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
Friday through Sunday
- At any other time:
Please call the park office several days ahead of your visit to schedule this assistance.
- This service is temporarily unavailable until further notice.
Mount Mitchell State Park
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was the inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas. A nine-site tent campground is open in warm-weather months, and backpacking opportunities abound, including entry onto the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail. A concession area and a full-service restaurant serve visitors from May to October.
Reservations
Find and book a campsite or facility online
Or make your reservation at 1-877-722-6762
Notices and alerts
Now hiring
Mount Mitchell State Park is now accepting applications for the following seasonal positions. Please click the links below to learn more about the position and how to apply:
Current weather
Summit conditions
Please note that temperature at the top of Mount Mitchell is often several degrees colder than the town of Burnsville. For current conditions, please see the feed below from the NC High Peaks Trail Association's weather station at the top of Mount Mitchell.
Park Maps and Brochures:
